3D printing — Top 10 IP challenges
In brief 3D scanning and printing technology has the potential to revolutionise manufacturing, like the rise of the personal computer…
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Hiring Disabled Employees
In Brief People often judge a book by its cover and this still applies when it comes to the judgments we make…
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How can an SME avoid business failure? Some useful tips to guide you.
In Brief Two recent surveys of SME business owners and their advisers revealed some key reasons why businesses fail. Reasons for failure According…
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Pre-packaged insolvencies
What is a pre-pack? At Swaab, we have seen an increase in “pre-packaged insolvencies” by distressed companies. “Pre-packs”, as they are…
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Swearing at work — can it cost you your job?
In Brief What is appropriate and inappropriate conduct in the workplace is constantly evolving. Whether swearing is regarded as offensive is…
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Introducing the early years quality fund — are you eligible to receive funding?
This year the Federal Government announced the Early Years Quality Fund as part of its National Quality Agenda for early…
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Disabled Employees
In Brief People often judge a book by its cover and this still applies when it comes to the judgments we make…
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What prevents people from being able to reach an out of court settlement?
In Brief — Why are people unable to reach an out of court settlement? The two main reasons why separating couples…
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What happens regarding child visitation rights when blended families divorce?
The blended family (step-family) In a blended family, commonly known as a step-family, one or both partners have children from previous relationships…
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Relationship breakdown checklist — what should you do if you separate?
Financial steps to consider Check all joint accounts and home loan redraws. Change PINs and passwords. Withdraw surplus funds or restrict…
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